Scale Investors

Scale Investors is a Business Angel Group based in Melbourne, Australia, focusing on early-stage investments in companies founded or led by women. Established in March 2013, the group aims to empower women as successful investors while enhancing their wealth through supporting female entrepreneurs in high-growth sectors such as technology, e-commerce, and application software. Scale Investors typically invests between $0.25 million and $0.7 million, often leading early-stage rounds with valuations under $4 million, while also participating in syndicates for larger, later rounds. The group seeks exits through sales, management buyouts, or private equity within five years. While its founding members are women, Scale Investors welcomes male allies who share their commitment to fostering gender diversity in leadership and maximizing returns by investing in early-stage businesses.

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Graphics et al.

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Graphics et al., established in 2017, specializes in developing a browser-based software platform designed to create scientifically accurate images and animations. Its mission is to simplify scientific communication by providing visually striking resources tailored for researchers, educators, and students. The platform enables users to generate clear and engaging visuals quickly, facilitating effective communication of complex scientific concepts.

Beamible

Seed Round in 2023
Beamible is a cloud-based, data-driven startup that offers a SaaS platform focused on people analytics. It is designed to empower all staff members, HR leaders, and executives with an accessible user interface. The platform aims to diagnose and address organizational issues that lead to employee burnout while fostering a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent. By prioritizing and optimizing roles, Beamible helps organizations create sustainable job positions that align with individual preferences and needs, ultimately enhancing workforce management and analytics capabilities.

Circle In

Venture Round in 2023
Circle In is a company dedicated to supporting modern working parents by building a global community tailored to their needs. Founded by Jodi and Kate, who met through work and shared experiences of parental leave, Circle In aims to address the lack of support many parents face upon returning to work. The company offers an online employee benefits platform designed to manage the parental leave and return-to-work journey. This platform provides career-focused content for various stages, including planning, expecting, on leave, and back at work, helping companies support their employees and enhance engagement and productivity among working parents.

Neighbourlytics

Seed Round in 2022
Neighbourlytics is a social analytics platform focused on neighborhoods, addressing the human data gap within the property sector. The company offers a software solution that integrates community lifestyle and behavioral analytics, enabling property developers, asset managers, consultancies, and governments to make informed, community-centric decisions. By utilizing location data and insights into social dynamics, Neighbourlytics assists urban planners and developers in optimizing their projects to better meet the needs of local communities. This approach enhances urban development strategies, allowing for more effective planning, design, and management of urban spaces.

GGWP Academy

Venture Round in 2022
GGWP Academy is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to educating gamers and aspiring esports professionals. Founded in 2018, the academy provides a comprehensive training program that covers essential skills such as streaming, personal branding, goal setting, social media marketing, and game psychology. Its focus is on equipping users with the knowledge necessary to build successful careers in gaming and esports. The platform offers beginner courses designed to help individuals understand the intricacies of esports, live streaming, and content creation, ultimately enabling them to thrive in the competitive gaming industry. By combining education with practical skills development, GGWP Academy aims to foster a new generation of gaming influencers and professionals.

Baymatob

Series A in 2022
Baymatob is a company focused on enhancing health outcomes for mothers and their babies through innovative AI-guided medical solutions. Founded by Dr. Sarah McDonald, a mechatronic engineer with a PhD in medicine, Baymatob has developed its first product, Oli PPH, which utilizes the Oli maternity sensor monitoring and diagnostic platform. This product uniquely identifies women at higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage prior to childbirth, facilitating early intervention to mitigate the leading cause of preventable maternal death. Recently, Oli PPH received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, underscoring its potential impact on maternal health. Through its technology, Baymatob aims to empower healthcare providers with critical insights into pregnancy progression and associated risks.

Style Sourcebook

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Style Sourcebook is a digital platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of interior design ideas. It enables users to develop mood boards using images of products available for purchase from various independent retailers. The platform offers a cross-retailer search feature, allowing users to find and compare items easily. Additionally, it provides access to professional designers for expert advice, along with inspiration and styling ideas. Users can view and share their projects with others, fostering interaction between designers and retailers as they collaborate on mood board designs and exchange ideas for interior design projects.

HEX

Seed Round in 2022
HEX exists to launch epic careers and unlock captive talent. We're creating a generation of leaders who take action to create the world they want to live in. The rate of change in tech is exponential, but the rate of change in traditional education models is kinda flat... So we hang out at the intersection of employability and innovation, delivering a new kind of learning. We're all about experiences that are immersive, up-to-date, and based in the real world. 5000+ students have loved our seriously fun virtual programs, study abroad experiences and hackathon-style events. And they leave HEX with amazing confidence, skills and networks — as well as university accreditation. HEX is proud to be driving economic growth through seriously fun innovation.

Milkdrop

Seed Round in 2021
Milkdrop is a manufacturer of specialized breast pump cushions designed to enhance the comfort of breastfeeding mothers. The company’s ultra-soft silicone cushions are engineered to stretch over the pump head, providing support for the nipple and mitigating the discomfort often associated with breast pumping. By reducing nipple irritation and swelling, Milkdrop aims to create a more pleasant and effective pumping experience for women.

Handdii

Seed Round in 2021
Handdii Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, that operates a platform designed to streamline the interaction between insurance companies and contractors in the property insurance sector. Established in 2017, Handdii offers an online marketplace that connects customers directly with contractors to facilitate the repair of property insurance claims. By addressing the complexities of traditional fulfillment processes, the company aims to enhance customer satisfaction while reducing claims costs for insurers. Handdii emphasizes transparency in the claims process, enabling detailed reporting and effective communication between customers, contractors, and insurance adjusters. The platform's focus on delivering a straightforward, efficient solution for property repairs positions it as a specialized player in the insurance technology landscape.

PetCloud.com

Seed Round in 2020
PetCloud.com is an online platform that connects pet owners with local pet care providers, including pet sitters and dog walkers. Founded in 2014 and based in Murarrie, Australia, the company offers a range of services such as house sitting, pet boarding, daycare, daily walking, and professional grooming. Additionally, PetCloud provides specialized services like vet taxi and house calls. The platform also focuses on educating pet sitters through training courses and offers insurance protection for pet owners and service providers. Collaborating with partners like Greencross Vets, Petbarn, and RSPCA, PetCloud aims to deliver quality, convenient, and affordable pet care solutions.

Agscent

Seed Round in 2020
Agscent Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in Queanbeyan, Australia, specializes in animal healthcare, particularly for livestock. The company manufactures pregnancy test kits for cows and provides diagnostic services using innovative breath-sensing technology. This technology analyzes breath samples to detect specific volatile organic compounds, enabling farmers to identify pregnant cows without the need for traditional veterinary procedures, thus improving efficiency and reducing costs.

GGWP Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GGWP Academy is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to educating gamers and aspiring esports professionals. Founded in 2018, the academy provides a comprehensive training program that covers essential skills such as streaming, personal branding, goal setting, social media marketing, and game psychology. Its focus is on equipping users with the knowledge necessary to build successful careers in gaming and esports. The platform offers beginner courses designed to help individuals understand the intricacies of esports, live streaming, and content creation, ultimately enabling them to thrive in the competitive gaming industry. By combining education with practical skills development, GGWP Academy aims to foster a new generation of gaming influencers and professionals.

Mass Dynamics

Seed Round in 2020
Mass Dynamics is a developer of a mass spectrometry software platform tailored for proteomics and discovery scientists in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as academic institutions. The platform facilitates -omics data analysis and visualization, allowing users to interrogate and share knowledge efficiently. By streamlining the process of generating critical biological insights, the service significantly accelerates the work of biologists, enhancing their ability to uncover disease mechanisms, discover new drugs, and monitor protein levels. This comprehensive solution promotes collaboration among researchers and enables the effective management of proteomics workflows, thereby improving outcomes while maintaining rigorous standards of safety and efficacy.

AirRobe

Seed Round in 2020
AirRobe, established in 2018 and headquartered in Fitzroy, Australia, operates an online platform facilitating the buying, selling, and renting of pre-loved fashion items. The platform, designed to support the circular fashion economy, offers a range of products including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, and accessories for both men and women. It streamlines the resale process, connecting fashion brands and consumers, and promoting responsible consumption by extending the lifespan of clothing.

HackHunter

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HackHunter specializes in advanced WiFi tracking technology, offering precise location capabilities that can pinpoint WiFi sources within a few inches. The company provides organizations with tools to identify unauthorized and potentially malicious WiFi networks within their environment. Its portable WiFi tracker employs a passive sensor network that continuously monitors for threats and alerts users to any detected hacking behavior. This innovative approach enables clients, including those in law enforcement and defense, to locate and neutralize malicious WiFi networks effectively. Additionally, HackHunter's technology supports search and rescue operations by helping to locate lost individuals in critical situations.

Vitable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vitable is a direct-to-consumer company focused on promoting health and wellness through personalized vitamin supplements. It offers a subscription service that delivers customized vitamin boxes designed to meet the individual health goals, lifestyles, and dietary needs of its customers. The product range includes various supplements such as fish oil, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and probiotics. By providing tailored solutions, Vitable aims to simplify the process of maintaining a balanced diet, eliminating the confusion associated with selecting from numerous options on store shelves.

Cynch Security

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cynch Security, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in cybersecurity software solutions tailored for small businesses. The company offers an online platform that simplifies cybersecurity, allowing business owners to gradually enhance their cyber resilience through a personalized program. Cynch Security combines straightforward advice, education, cyber risk assessments, and relevant cybersecurity products and services. This approach enables small businesses to effectively demonstrate their security improvements to customers, partners, and regulators, while protecting themselves from various cybersecurity risks.

Handdii

Seed Round in 2019
Handdii Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, that operates a platform designed to streamline the interaction between insurance companies and contractors in the property insurance sector. Established in 2017, Handdii offers an online marketplace that connects customers directly with contractors to facilitate the repair of property insurance claims. By addressing the complexities of traditional fulfillment processes, the company aims to enhance customer satisfaction while reducing claims costs for insurers. Handdii emphasizes transparency in the claims process, enabling detailed reporting and effective communication between customers, contractors, and insurance adjusters. The platform's focus on delivering a straightforward, efficient solution for property repairs positions it as a specialized player in the insurance technology landscape.

Neighbourlytics

Seed Round in 2019
Neighbourlytics is a social analytics platform focused on neighborhoods, addressing the human data gap within the property sector. The company offers a software solution that integrates community lifestyle and behavioral analytics, enabling property developers, asset managers, consultancies, and governments to make informed, community-centric decisions. By utilizing location data and insights into social dynamics, Neighbourlytics assists urban planners and developers in optimizing their projects to better meet the needs of local communities. This approach enhances urban development strategies, allowing for more effective planning, design, and management of urban spaces.

TalkiPlay

Seed Round in 2019
TalkiPlay is a company focused on enhancing children's language development through innovative play-based learning. The firm designs custom-made TalkiPlay readers that are ergonomically tailored for small hands, allowing children to effortlessly explore their environment while engaging in educational activities. By combining fun and exploration, TalkiPlay makes language learning enjoyable for children and straightforward for parents. The company's device specifically aims to support preschoolers who face challenges with speech delays, ultimately improving their educational outcomes and encouraging active engagement in their surroundings to foster language skills.

Phasya

Seed Round in 2019
Phasya specializes in developing advanced eye tracking technologies for detecting drowsiness and measuring eye movements. The company utilizes high-speed cameras integrated into glasses to capture ocular images, enabling automatic, objective, and real-time assessments of drowsiness and various ocular parameters. Phasya's solutions extend beyond drowsiness detection to include the measurement of physiological and cognitive states such as stress, attention, cognitive load, and mind wandering. These technologies find applications in safety, medical diagnosis, and research, with a particular focus on driver monitoring. By analyzing eye movements and physiological responses, Phasya aims to enhance understanding of brain activity and gaze behavior, thereby improving task performance and decision-making capabilities.

Galileo Platforms

Series A in 2018
Galileo Platforms Limited is a technology company based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, that specializes in creating blockchain-based solutions for the insurance sector. Incorporated in 2016, the company connects various participants in the insurance industry, including insurers, distributors, and reinsurers, through a centralized platform that offers permissioned access to encrypted client and contract data. This innovative approach streamlines the entire value chain, promoting efficiency and facilitating real-time interactions among stakeholders. By leveraging blockchain technology, Galileo Platforms enables its clients to access in-depth data analytics, explore new market segments, and ultimately reduce costs while maximizing revenue growth opportunities.

Livac

Seed Round in 2017
Livac Pty Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices, particularly the LiVac Retractor. Created by Dr. Philip Gan, a general surgeon, the LiVac Retractor is a single-use device made of soft silicone that utilizes suction to attach the liver to the diaphragm, providing a clear visual field during surgical procedures. Designed for laparoscopic surgeries such as cholecystectomy, fundoplication, gastric banding, gastrectomy, and gastroplasty, the LiVac Retractor enhances the efficacy of these operations by effectively retracting the liver and exposing the underlying organs.

MimicTec

Angel Round in 2016
MimicTec is an agtech company focused on enhancing productivity and welfare within the poultry farming industry. The company has developed innovative technologies aimed at improving the management of chicken farming. One of its key offerings is an egg monitoring system that allows farmers to identify male chicken embryos before incubation, thereby preventing the unnecessary hatching and disposal of male chicks. This technology enables poultry farmers to determine the sex of embryos in eggs more efficiently, ultimately contributing to better resource management and animal welfare. Since its inception, MimicTec has tested prototypes and is now advancing towards alpha versions of its products, collaborating with poultry farmers and engineers to implement these solutions on farms.

Scrunch

Seed Round in 2016
Scrunch LLC is an influencer marketing platform that specializes in connecting brands with social media influencers and bloggers. Established in 2011 and based in West End, Australia, Scrunch offers a comprehensive suite of features, including campaign management, audience analysis, and tools for tracking campaign effectiveness. The platform boasts one of the largest databases of influencers globally, with over 20 million profiles and extensive data insights. It is designed to facilitate the discovery of suitable influencers for brand promotion, streamline campaign management, and enhance the overall marketing strategy for lifestyle brands and agencies. Through its data-driven approach, Scrunch enables users to efficiently monitor their marketing efforts and assess return on investment.

The Right Fit

Seed Round in 2016
TheRight.Fit PTY LTD is a digital marketplace based in Darlinghurst, Australia, established in 2015, that connects a diverse range of creative talent, including actors, models, makeup artists, photographers, and influencers, with clients seeking their services. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking the right talent for various projects, fostering a community where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. By offering a curated selection of professionals, TheRight.Fit enables clients to establish meaningful and revenue-generating relationships, enhancing the overall experience of talent acquisition in the creative industry.

Cadenza Innovation

Series A in 2016
Cadenza Innovation, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, primarily serving the electric vehicle market. Founded in 2012 and based in Wilton, Connecticut, the company specializes in patented battery design and architecture that combines the advantages of traditional jelly roll and large prismatic cell structures. This innovative design enables high energy density at a lower cost, making it suitable for various applications. Cadenza Innovation focuses on developing safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage solutions, which are utilized in hybrid, off-grid, and grid-connected telecom sites. The company's offerings emphasize long cycle life, optional high-temperature performance configurations, and real-time monitoring capabilities, enhancing performance and safety for clients in the global energy sector.

ShowGizmo

Angel Round in 2016
ShowGizmo is a company that specializes in developing mobile applications tailored for events organized by government agencies, venues, associations, and aged care organizations. Founded in April 2011 by Marie-Claire Andrews and based in Wellington, New Zealand, the application allows event professionals to customize its design and branding. Key features include in-app ticketing, accommodation and flight information, and private messaging, which foster social interaction among attendees. The app also enhances engagement through feedback mechanisms, Q&A sessions, and live event feeds for real-time communication. Additionally, event organizers can utilize in-app dashboards to access key metrics, polls, and reports, enabling them to measure audience engagement effectively.

FirstStep

Seed Round in 2016
FirstStep Investments is a financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative investment solutions to financial institutions within the wealth management sector. The company offers a mobile application that enables users to invest their spare change from everyday transactions into a diversified, low-cost investment portfolio. With no minimum investment required, the app allows for a straightforward setup and automates the process of rounding up amounts from electronic purchases. Features such as automated portfolio management, timely investment notifications, and automatic rebalancing ensure user funds are managed securely and efficiently, promoting a disciplined approach to investing. By simplifying the investment process, FirstStep aims to make wealth accumulation accessible to a broader audience.

CloudPeeps

Angel Round in 2015
CloudPeeps is a comprehensive platform that connects freelancers with businesses seeking their services. It offers a marketplace where clients can find and hire skilled independent professionals for various projects. The platform is designed to empower both freelancers and businesses by providing essential tools that facilitate remote work and collaboration. By fostering a community of top-tier talent, CloudPeeps aims to enhance the work experience for freelancers while meeting the diverse needs of businesses looking for flexible workforce solutions.

Scrunch

Seed Round in 2015
Scrunch LLC is an influencer marketing platform that specializes in connecting brands with social media influencers and bloggers. Established in 2011 and based in West End, Australia, Scrunch offers a comprehensive suite of features, including campaign management, audience analysis, and tools for tracking campaign effectiveness. The platform boasts one of the largest databases of influencers globally, with over 20 million profiles and extensive data insights. It is designed to facilitate the discovery of suitable influencers for brand promotion, streamline campaign management, and enhance the overall marketing strategy for lifestyle brands and agencies. Through its data-driven approach, Scrunch enables users to efficiently monitor their marketing efforts and assess return on investment.

Cognition Therapeutics

Series B in 2015
Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage neuroscience company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on developing small-molecule therapeutics for neurodegenerative and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Founded in 2007, the company aims to restore normal cellular damage responses by targeting toxic proteins that contribute to cognitive decline, particularly in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dry age-related macular degeneration. Its lead product candidate, CT1812, is an orally administered drug designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and selectively bind to the S2R complex. Through its expertise in biological research and proprietary medicinal chemistry, Cognition Therapeutics is dedicated to creating innovative drug candidates that address significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of degenerative diseases.

Switch Automation

Seed Round in 2015
Switch Automation Inc. is a global real estate software company that provides solutions designed to help property owners and facility managers lower operating costs, enhance energy efficiency, and improve occupant satisfaction. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Australia, Asia, and Europe, the company offers a comprehensive smart building platform that integrates traditional building systems with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. This platform enables real-time analysis, automation, and control of building assets. Switch Automation serves a diverse range of industries, including commercial real estate, retail, grocery, and financial services, focusing on delivering innovative technology that prioritizes both environmental sustainability and operational effectiveness.

Emily Crisps

Seed Round in 2015
Emily Crisps is a food start-up dedicated to offering health-conscious consumers a guilt-free snacking option. The company specializes in producing crunchy fruit and vegetable crisps, available in five flavorful varieties. All products are gluten-free and made from completely natural ingredients, catering to those seeking nutritious and enjoyable snack alternatives.

TrademarkVision

Seed Round in 2014
TrademarkVision, founded in 2011 as a spinout from an Australian research organization, specializes in image recognition technology focused on trademark protection. In 2013, it launched the world's first visual search engine for trademarks, significantly streamlining the process for companies seeking to ensure their logos are protectable and free from infringement. This innovative reverse image search technology allows users to conduct comprehensive trademark searches in seconds, offering global coverage and improving the efficiency of trademark attorneys, brand owners, and intellectual property offices. TrademarkVision has established itself as a leader in the field, recognized by prominent publications for its contributions to AI and machine learning. The company continues to evolve its offerings with features such as 3D design search, automatic image classification, and a deep-learning-based Brand API, all aimed at enhancing brand protection and monitoring services.

Paloma Mobile

Venture Round in 2014
Paloma Mobile, established in July 2011 by Jennifer Zanich and Steve Langkamp, specializes in developing and commercializing a cloud-based platform designed for data-efficient smartphone applications. The company’s signature product, Photo Chat, combines photo sharing with social features such as voice notes, enabling users to engage in private conversations with friends and family. Through its innovative offerings, Paloma Mobile addresses the growing demand for enhanced communication tools in a mobile environment.

DayOne Response

Venture Round in 2014
DayOne Response, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and supplying innovative clean drinking water solutions primarily for disaster relief efforts. Founded in 2010, it offers a range of water and sanitation products, including the DayOne Waterbag and the P&G purifier of water treatment packet. The company's personal water purification unit is designed to effectively treat contaminated freshwater sources by removing various harmful substances such as sediment, arsenic, bacteria, lead, viruses, and protozoan cysts. By providing these essential products to relief organizations and government agencies globally, DayOne Response enhances the effectiveness of disaster response efforts, contributing to improved health and quality of life for affected populations.
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